Prevention

Starting in puberty, men at risk for testicular cancer may be taught to examine their testicles on a regular basis. This includes men with:

A family history of testicular cancer

A past tumor of the testicle

An undescended testicle, even if the testicle on the other side has descended

If you have a lump in your testicle, tell your health care provider immediately. A lump on the testicle may be the first sign of testicular cancer. Many men with testicular cancer have been mistakenly given another diagnosis, so return toyour health care provider if you have a persistent testicular lump.